The Crushing Power Of Sonny Liston (Original Video)

Tremendous work as always Rez, thanks for this

 

that was one bad mother... awesome job buddy

 

What more is there left to say? You've truly got a gift Rez...and the accompanying music track is just perfect.

 

Hi Red! I think we can all agree that Sonny scares the s**t out of anyone just looking at him.
When was he born? Who knows? Perhaps could have hit prime in the early 50's had things gone his way but...
In closing, the thread recalled an interview with Floyd (I'm sure you've heard it) where he went to Sonny's hotel room after one of the Ali fights (not sure which). I'm paraphrasing: "I walked in and Sonny was obviously somber and down. I told him he needed to hold his head up and just get back to business. He was ill at ease and appeared angry. I thought, at the time, I'd better get out of there or we might have a 3rd fight in the making. I headed towards the door and Sonny said: Floyd?...Thank you!"
Our guy!!!

 

jowcol, this episode has enhanced my already high esteem for Floyd over the years. I've said before that there's FP's in the ring exploits...for which that's enough in itself to be a lifetime fan, but his out of the ring life, including this visit to Liston's room after that fight showed me, and my dad as well, that he was more than just a fighter...a famous name with his own massive accomplishments, but possessing a character that made him a man's man always, in my books. A real role model outside the ring as well,...a real life inspiration.
edit: This happened after the 2nd Ali fight, in a Lewiston Me hotel room.

 

Awesome, professional work Rez,...and one of the reasons why visiting this forum is always such a rewarding experience.

 

Compare that to how Kennedy and Sinatra treated Floyd after he lost to Sonny. He went to JFK's suite to apologise - to APOLOGISE!! FFS!! - and the president just turned his back. Floyd, in relating the story, said: "I got the message, I got out." No judgment. Nothing but class. Maybe that lesson guided him on being the only support poor Sonny had in his moment of need but for Sonny, cometh the hour, cometh the man, And that man was Patterson.

 

I believe Floyd is the most humble of all the heavyweight champs .. bar none

 

Just to join the others in saying thanks, Rez. Great of you to take the trouble to put it together. Hopefully, it will bring in a few new fans to the sport as well. Cheers buddy. Keep them coming. Any danger of a highlight reel showing any of the following...? Would love to see these get your ttreatment.

Patterson's explosiveness
Ezzard Charles' footwork
Michael Spinks' devastating unorthodoxy.
Miracle Matthew performing miracles.

If you haven't got plans to do any, out of interest, what music would you use if you did? As I say, thanks and look forward to the next one. Unless, of course, it's about Marciano's subtly brilliant footwork in which case you can stick it up your arse

 

As a music lover I always liked Frank until he pulled that crapola.
Now? Give me Johnny Hartman over 'blue eyes' any day, hence my moniker.

 

Their treatment of Floyd appalled me. Shameful and appalling. They should have taken the beating!!

 

jowcol,...it's always been Dean Martin >>>Sinatra for me...and from what I've read, the "Mob" always preferred the cool, laid back Dino over "Mr. Bluster" Sinatra..